Scott Mullen

5 days ago | bbc.com | Scott Mullen

Image source, SNSImage caption, Simo Valakari says his job is on the line at St JohnstoneIn the most surreal of surroundings for such a momentous occasion, Callum Davidson punched the air with his right fist. Just yards away, five of his players crashed to their knees in exhaustion and disbelief, the undreamable playing out in front of nobody at a barren Hampden Park. Saturday, 22 May 2021 was the day St Johnstone Football Club probably peaked in its then 137-year history.

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Brian McLauchlin |Scott Mullen

"Follow the Hearts and you can't go wrong."The line from the Edinburgh club's anthem seems a tad out of place these days as it bellows around a gloomy Tynecastle. The Hearts board are about to lurch into a third managerial search in three years, the mood accentuated with a faint flirt at a relegation play-off fight fading amid the backdrop of a bottom-six finish.

Aug 31, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Scott Mullen

Billy Gilmour's football journey is one not travelled alone. On a balmy Wednesday in June, the location was Frankfurt Airport's Terminal A. A platoon of Tartan Army foot soldiers were readying themselves for the final leg of their journey. Among them, was the Gilmour brigade. A clutch of number 14s on the back of Scotland strips moved through the place, the same name centred above them in homage to one man.

Jun 25, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Scott Mullen

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Jun 25, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Scott Mullen

What if it's not Steve Clarke's fault? What if Ryan Porteous being sent off, Kieran Tierney's hamstring going and a raft of pre-tournament injuries were not the reason for Scotland going home early at Euro 2024? For years - 23 to be exact - the men's national team did not go to tournaments. Now they are there, the struggle to make an impact on that stage is real. BBC Scotland looks at what the problems may be that are hampering Scotland flourishing. Population size not an excuse?